the 13th Japan outdoor Leadership Conference
Eastern HOKKAIDO
June 17-19, 2025
Conference Theme “Wilderness × Education × Tourism”
In the eastern Hokkaido area, which boasts one of the best natural environments in Japan, including four national parks and the Shiretoko Peninsula Natural World Heritage, we will exchange information both domestically and internationally about how to utilize wilderness in education and tourism and the fusion of education and tourism.
Sponsored by: Wilderness Education Association Japan
Co-sponsored by: Leave Not Trace Japan
Opperated by: 13th Japan Outdoor Leadership Conference Committee
Date: June 17th (Tue) – 19th (Thu), 2025
Venue: Okhotsk Cultural Exchange Center (Abashiri City, Hokkaido)
Supported by:
Program:
| June 17th (Tue) | June 18th (Wed) | June 19th (Thu) |
1700 Opening Session 1800 Keynote 1900 Awards Ceremony | 900 Excursion 1300 Workshop 1 1500 Workshop 2 1700 Evening Crosstalk 1900 Charity Auction | 900 Workshop 3 1100 Workshop 4 1300 Symposium 1500 Closing Session |
Pre/Post Events:
June 15 (Sun)-16 (Mon) Hybrid WFA & WAFA/WFR Recert Course
June 20 (Fri)-22 (Sun) Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course
Ticket:
Full ticket is including attendance to all program, presentation of workshop, all meals except breakfast, and transportation from the airport. some excursion will be needed extra fee. You need to book accommodation by yourself.
13000JPY-Early Bird by March 31 for Full Ticket
14000JPY-Early Bird by April 30 for Full Ticket
15000JPY-Full Ticket
Registrations are made through the ticket portal “Peatix”. If you are unable to purchase the tickets due to any issues with creating an account or making a credit card payment, please register directly at office@weaj.jp. You can pay by cash or credit card at the venue based on the date of your registration.